A pro-AI political action committee (PAC) called Build American AI has launched a new campaign to influence voters in key U.S. states by promoting the benefits of data centers. According to multiple reports, the group plans to run advertisements in states like Kansas, Ohio, and Wisconsin, where data centers have become a central issue in recent elections. These ads will focus on encouraging support for data center development, which is crucial for the growing AI industry. Build American AI is affiliated with Leading the Future (LTF), a super PAC heavily funded by tech investors Marc Andreessen, Ben Horowitz, and OpenAI President Greg Brockman. The group has stated its advertising budget is in the millions of dollars. LTF was launched with over $50 million in initial funding and has primarily used that money to support politicians who back AI development while opposing those who are critical of the technology. According to Politico, the group has become a notable, though often controversial, player in AI-related political campaigns. OpenAI, a major player in the AI field, publicly distanced itself from LTF in a June blog post. While acknowledging that LTF has received support from Greg Brockman and his wife, OpenAI emphasized that it does not control or monitor the group’s activities. OpenAI also criticized LTF for using tactics like "astroturfing," which can make it appear as though grassroots support is backing a cause when it is actually funded by a small group. LTF is not the only super PAC pushing an AI agenda backed by influential Silicon Valley figures. For example, Anthropic, a company known for its work in AI, supports Public First Action, a group that advocates for AI regulation. Meanwhile, Marc Andreessen and Ben Horowitz have been highly active in political spending. The New York Times reported that their venture firm, Andreessen Horowitz, has become the largest donor to the current midterm elections, surpassing even well-known figures like Elon Musk and George Soros. So far, the firm has contributed over $115 million in federal campaign donations. In addition to supporting AI-related causes, Andreessen Horowitz is also heavily involved in promoting cryptocurrency through the Fairshake super PAC. This shows that the firm's political influence extends beyond AI, covering a range of tech-related issues. As AI and related technologies continue to shape policy and public opinion, the role of these powerful PACs in influencing elections is likely to grow. Their strategies and funding levels highlight the increasing intersection between technology, politics, and public policy in the U.S.